Radical Islam in the West: Ideology and Challenge - Couverture souple

Farmer, Brian R.

 
9780786459537: Radical Islam in the West: Ideology and Challenge
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0786459530 ISBN 13 : 9780786459537
Editeur : McFarland & Co Inc, 2010

Synopsis

This book explores the challenge posed by the immersion of 15 million Muslims in Western democracies and the few, but volatile, terrorists present within the larger body of believers. The fact that immersion in Western culture is insufficient to stem the tide of extremism is discussed, along with the factors that contribute to the growth of radical Islam, such as the presence of charismatic, authoritarian leadership, educational options that downplay critical thinking, and colonialism. Hope that radical Islam can be kept to a minimum in Western societies is provided by the Islamic concept of Ijtihad, through which Muslims reinterpret their own religion. Just as mainstream Mormons have dispensed with polygamy and Christians with witch-hunting, Muslims in Western societies have the potential to minimize the growth of radicalism.

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À propos de l'auteur

Brian R. Farmer is a professor of social sciences at Amarillo College. He has published numerous books on American conservativism.

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Éditeur
McFarland & Co Inc
Date d'édition
2010
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0786459530
ISBN 13 
9780786459537
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
258
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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